Teacher of English; Maternity Cover

* Teacher of English (Maternity Cover)
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Location:

Glastonbury, Somerset Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length: 12 Months Salary: MPS-UPSPosted: 2nd October 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires: 16th October 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job  Reference: English 10/26

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type:

Fixed term contract
* Contract Length: 12 Months
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St Dunstan's School
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* Start Date:

ASAP
**** Closing Date:
Friday 16th October
**** ISalary: MPS-UPS3
** _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _We are delighted to advertise the role of Teacher of English to join our highly successful department and team of staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for teachers with a background and experience in teaching English across both key stages, who are keen to make their mark and contribute to the development of the subject.

If you are passionate about English and are looking for an opportunity to develop in a rapidly expanding and successful school, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

At St Dunstan's we aim to provide a high quality of education and an environment that supports, nurtures and challenges students to fulfil their potential. St Dunstan's is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP), a Multi-Academy Trust.

The successful applicant will;

Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons

Be an outstanding teacher who is dynamic, highly motivated and innovative

Be able to inspire students to have high expectations

Have a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the school

For full details please see the job description.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with motivated students, with the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development. They will also have the opportunity to work in a successful school in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme  Health Assured , which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service.

A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase at lunch and break times.

This is an extremely successful inclusive school with a strong reputation in the area. In the most recent Ofsted in February 2024, inspectors praised the strong community ethos and relationships between staff and students based on clear expectations. Inspectors also celebrated our broad and ambitious curriculum, the prioritisation of reading and the support that is in place for all students to access the curriculum.

(Ofsted Report
- Link) Moreover, we continue to be very proud of the excellent progress our students make in their GCSE examinations. The school remains one of the highest performing schools in Somerset and is well-regarded by parents and the community.

St Dunstan's school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. St Dunstan's School is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.

If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

St Dunstan's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### St Dunstan's School Part of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership